Our group had a great dinner evening that top off the trip from Lexington, Kentucky. home cooking…read moresoul food to the max, from black eye peas to corn bread and peach cobbler old school Mama's home cooking HEAVY D. Lexington, Kentucky see you again at the dinner table. God Bless You and Your Family.

We visited O'Dessa's Blessings for lunch on Jan 7, 2026 as part of Road Scholar's "The Civil Rights…read moreMovement - Atlanta, Montgomery, Selma, Birmingham" program. It is run by a husband-and-wife team from catering, food preparation to being the entire waiting staff - just the two of them doing everything. The food - southern cuisine - was already laid out buffet style in the main hall. At the far end of the hall were desserts. Drinks of water, orange juice and sweet tea were in the dining room to the left of the hall. Now the dining room is large enough area to accommodate a party of 40 (there were 28 of us). I don't care for southern cuisine, unless it's seafood. But I did like both fried and baked chickens, spinach and cabbages; had multiple helping of them. I wished rice was included. The abundance of spaces between the tables helped in reducing the noise level. I sat at one of the smaller tables so that helped a lot. The overall decor evokes a pre-1980s feel, and apparently so is the upkeep of the building. The service was good enough that I would have given it at least four stars. Then I went to the men's restroom. When I finished my business, I turned the doorknob to unlock and it came loose. I though: was the door unlocked the entire time? This was shocking. Anyone could have entered. For that, one star is removed. (Had someone entered while I was *ahem* busy, I would have deducted two stars.) The restroom doorknob issue is enough reason for me to not recommend O'Dessa's Blessings. I hope the owners have done something about that.

First time. It's been on my list for decades and I finally made it. I had the Ribeye steak and a…read morehouse salad. The salad was simple but nothing special. The steak was excellent. While I was eating I noticed that the Tuesday special was Prime Rib and I heard that the Wednesday special was Prime Rib Sandwich. I am coming back for those. Service was prompt and you are immediately given the check in case you are in a hurry. Lines can be long so get there early.

Wonderful steaks and burgers. Also has excellent daily specials!!! Very good prices. It's busy at…read morelunch!

Great place and I will be back!…read more FOOD I had the John Wayne burger with added bacon jam. Loved it! Got some comeback for for the fries and my buddy liked his boneless wings. Get a sweet treat on your way out! I LOVED the brownie. Fudge goodness. DRINK Of course this is one of the main reasons people come here. The pour your own drink system is very cool. They had lots of glassware options and a good range of beer styles along with wine, seltzers, and vodka based drinks. STAFF Both of the staff members were great with suggestions and explaining the drink selection to me. ATMOSPHERE Several people walked in and were immediately clearly impressed with the one this place puts off from the start. Can't wait to see you again!

stopped by while on a business trip. Got a nice greeting, and clear instructions on using the self…read morepour taps. Fair selection of beers , with a broad variety of styles. Interestingly , had a strong group of sours. food was solid, filling. my burger was above average in quality. my only complaint was the seating is not very comfortable. I will be back !

What can be said about the Capital Oyster Bar? The little hole in the wall that's off the beaten…read morepath? The food that should be in any 5-star restaurant? The staff that is attentive but not overbearing? This is your place then! This place doesn't try to be something that it's not. The menu is well put together the prices are reasonable and the quality is outstanding. If you're in the area this really is a must-stop place.

My only two criticisms are that when I initially sat outside (at a clean table like the sign says)…read moreno one came to greet me for 8-10 minutes. As a party of 1, I moved inside to the bar and was immediately taken care of! Also, the grilled fish seems like it is steamed, then maybe put in a grill for the lines. Seemed very poached, not 100% grilled. It was however tasty and well seasoned. The bartender that took care of me finally was amazing. Next time will just sit at the bar from the beginning & I'm sure will be a 5-star experience

Super cute & chic restaurant. Came with a group of 15 on a Saturday for brunch and the service was…read moreGREAT!!! Brunch and Lunch menus were available. Started with the bottle service!! For $20 you get a bottle of Prosecco and your choice of pineapple, orange or cranberry juice. Really like this idea for our group. Started with the Caesar salad! Either I was starving or it was the best Caesar I've had in a long time. Also ordered the Short Rib Pasta Alfredo. Loved the taste!!! Pretty large portion as well for a small plate. Ended with the fried green tomatoes. They were well seasoned and fried lightly. Enjoyed Taste & I'll be back.

The TASTE is in one of the most beautiful neighborhoods in Montgomery, and the setting alone makes…read moreit worth the visit. Located in the heart of Hampstead, right across from the gym, this place checks all the boxes -- fine dining, great atmosphere, and an excellent wine selection. If you're a wine connoisseur, you won't be disappointed. Parking can be tight in this area, so arrive early or wear comfortable shoes. The bar itself is large and can easily accommodate a good-sized group, which makes it a great option for gatherings.

People have said that it's not as good as it used to be but that's just a lie. Martins is…read morefantastic! I had their fried chicken and it was perfect. I'd recommend the dark meat as it was better. I had the greens, mashed potatoes, and black eyed peas. The greens could use some salt but everything else was 10/10. It's not super nice in there but it's clean and the servers are very kind. Theres a very small town feel to it. Will come back!

I had really high hopes for Martin's just because I know that sometimes the best food places are…read moreunsuspecting. The place is not the cleanest-- floors needed vacuuming, chairs were held together with duck tape.. but I pressed on hoping the food would redeem the space. Service was friendly. However, it was awkward listening to the waiter/waitresses/hostess/ kitchen staff have a conversation with each other across the entire restaurant. This was especially true after a patron sent something back and the kitchen came out loudly exclaiming that they wanted to see the food that "wasn't good enough." I had the fried chicken, greens, okra, and mashed potatoes. The chicken was fantastic. Perfectly cooked, juicy, and the tastiest fried skin/breading. That's where the goodness stops. The turnip greens were flavorless and complete mush, as though they had been sitting on the heat all day. Mashed potatoes were clearly from a box based on the consistency, color and flavor. Gravy had no flavor as well. There wasn't enough salt on the table to make it all better. The okra came out about 15min after we got our plates. It was fresh, but again, flavorless. My husband had the fried pork chop. It was just okay -- cooked well, zero flavor. Butter beans were good flavor wise, but definitely seemed to have been sitting for a while. It was odd to us that the only things you could get to drink were water, tea, lemonade, milk, and coffee. The second star is only for the chicken. I doubt we'll go back because the above experience for $50 is not worth it.

Excellent food and service ! A bit pricey but worth it !…read moreNice atmosphere and ambiance.

City Grill was an interesting experience. The food was decent, but not great, for the money spent…read more The service was not anything above the standard expectation for a high-end restaurant. The interior design and atmosphere was very nice, but the experience does leave something to be desired.

Montgomery whitewater is an obsulute blast. The guided rafting was exciting, and perfect for all…read morelevels. The staff were friendly and the whole experience went smooth and fun. The man made rapids are no joke, you'll get soaked and love every minute of it. Great vibes, clean facilities, and even live music and food on site. Can't wait to go back !!

I gave one star to, I hope, get someone's attention. Montgomery Whitewater has been in business for…read morea good while now - - at least long enough to get a grip on the restaurant/bar situation. To start off positive, the bar has great drinks! Always very good and fun to sit there and sip away while chatting in a good environment. Now for the bad. The restaurant seems like they have just opened for business that day for the first time ever! It's absolutely ridiculous. The entranceway is not set up properly, so people jam in there and also have to wait outside just to place their orders, which always takes far too long. The person(s) working that front register always seem to not fully grasp what they are doing or how to provide good customer service. Everything just seems too lackadaisical. And the menu?! The menu is not good! I have been there many times, almost always against my will (for a luncheon or other function), and I and those I am there with are always so disappointed with how limited the menu is and how mediocre the food is. It's a wonderful environment, especially if you are sitting outside in one of the many Adirondack chairs provided (which is a major plus); but again, the restaurant just doesn't seem to have a clue overall. Food takes far too long and is always subpar. Again, they act as if they have never done this before, which is ridiculous. Once they get a handle on the restaurant situation, I will gladly return for a wonderful time in the great environment at the bar or outside relaxing. Please improve! I truly want you to succeed in a big way!